Foot tent bedding apparatus

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a foot tent bedding apparatus for use with a bed having a mattress and spring. The apparatus further comprise a first panel defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge. The first panel extends laterally outward to a predetermined distance from the inner edge to the opposite outer edge. The opposite edge of the first panel is adapted to slide in between a spring and mattress at the foot of the bed. The apparatus further comprises a second panel. The second panel is defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge. The inner edge of the second panel forms substantially a right angle with the inner edge of the first panel. The second panel extends laterally upward to a predetermined distance above the height of the mattress to the opposite outer edge of the second panel. The apparatus further comprises a third portion. The third portion is formed along the top edge of the opposite outer edge of the second panel. The third portion has substantially a semi-circle shape.

BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to bedding accessories. Normally, a bed consists of a supporting frame, a spring, and a mattress. On the bed, the mattress rests upon the spring which rests upon the frame. Then, bed sheets are normally tucked tightly underneath the mattress at the foot of the bed. While a person rests between their bed sheets, the tightness of the bed sheets at the foot of the bed can become uncomfortable while sleeping or resting. The present invention is a tool to help alleviate the tightness of the bed sheets while sleeping or resting.

SUMMARY

The present invention is a foot tent bedding apparatus for use with a bed having a mattress and spring. One of the objectives of the present invention is to provide the capability of creating a tent at the foot of the bed with the bed covers. This tent prevents a person feet from being uncomfortable while that person sleeps throughout the night. The apparatus further comprises a first panel defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge. The first panel extends laterally outward to a predetermined distance from the inner edge to the opposite outer edge. The opposite edge of the first panel is adapted to slide underneath the mattress near the foot of the bed.

The apparatus further comprises a second panel. The second panel is defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge. The inner edge of the second panel forms substantially a right angle with the inner edge of the first panel. The second panel extends vertically upward to a predetermined distance above the height of the mattress to the opposite outer edge of the second panel.

The apparatus further comprises a third portion. The third portion is formed along the opposite outer edge of the second panel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is perspective view of the foot tent apparatus installed on a bed.

FIG. 2 is a back view of the foot tent apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the foot tent apparatus.

FIG. 4 is an illustration of the foot tent apparatus installed with a sheet.

DETAILED SPECIFICATION

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown an illustration of the present invention, a foot tent bedding apparatus (10). As depicted, the foot tent bedding apparatus (10) is used with a bed having a mattress (125) and spring (120). Foot tent apparatus (10) is depicted with one panel inserted between mattress (125) and spring (120). For more effective use to create a tent for the feet at the foot of the bed, at least four foot tent apparatus (10) can be placed in a strategic position. This apparatus must be manufactured from a sturdy material which would not easily break, for example plastic, wood, and even metal.

Referring to FIG. 2 and 3, the present invention further includes a first panel (100) defined by an inner edge (110) and an opposite outer edge (115). The first panel (100) extends laterally outward to a predetermined distance from the inner edge (110) to the opposite outer edge (115). In some embodiments, the opposite edge (115) of the first panel (100) is adapted to slide in between a spring (120) and mattress (125) at the foot of the bed, as depicted in FIG. 1. As illustrated, first panel (100) can further include two opposing sides (101, 102) of a predetermined depth. The depth of each opposing side (210, 215) tapers downward from a distal point (103) from the opposite outer edge to the opposite outer edge (115).

Referring to FIG. 2 and 3, the present invention further includes a second panel (130). The second panel (130) is defined by an inner edge (135) and an opposite outer edge (140). The inner edge (135) of the second panel (130) forms substantially a right angle with the inner edge (110) of the first panel (100). The second panel (130) extends vertically upward to a predetermined distance above the height of the mattress (125) to the opposite outer edge (140) of the second panel (130). As depicted in FIG. 1, the inner surface of the second panel (130) lies adjacent to and parallel with the mattress (125).

The apparatus further comprises a third portion (150). The third portion (150) is formed along the opposite outer edge (140) of the second panel (130). The third portion (150) can be formed into a three-dimensional geometrical structure. Thus, third portion (150) can have a cylindrical shape or a polyhedron shape. In some embodiments the internal portion of the geometrical structure of third portion (150) can have a hollow interior. In other alternative embodiments the geometrical structure can be segmented with or without a hollow interior.

In the preferred embodiment, the first panel (100) can have the dimensions of an inner edge (110) length of 10 inches and an opposite outer edge (115) of 10 inches. Additionally, the length of each opposing side (210, 215) of first panel (100) can also be 10 inches. Each opposing side edge (210, 215) of first panel (100) can have a depth of ¼ inches with a tapered depth to ⅛ of an inch.

In the preferred embodiment, the second panel can have the dimensions of an inner edge length of 10 inches, a second outer edge of 10 inches, and a depth of ¼ inches on each opposing side. Additionally, the predetermined height of the second panel can be 18 inches.

In the preferred embodiment, third portion (150) can have a cylindrical shape with a length of 10 inches and a diameter of 1 inch.

In operational use of apparatus (10) as shown in FIG. 1, the opposite outer edge (115) of first panel (100) is slid underneath mattress (120) situated between mattress (120) and spring (125). The inner surface area of the second panel (130) is aligned adjacent to the mattress (120) extending vertically upward to a predetermined distance above mattress (120). Bed covers (123) are placed over the apparatus (10) as shown in FIG. 4 to create a tent at the foot of the bed. 

1. A foot tent bedding apparatus for use with a bed having a mattress supported by a box spring or a bed having a mattress without a box spring the apparatus comprising: a first panel defined by an inner edge and an opposite outer edge; the first panel extending laterally outward to a predetermined distance from the inner edge to the opposite outer edge, the opposite edge of the fist panel adapted to slide underneath the mattress at the foot of the bed; a second panel defined by an inner edge and an opposite outer edge, the inner edge of the second panel forming substantially a right angle with the inner edge of the first panel, the second panel extending upward from its inner edge to a predetermined distance above the height of the mattress to the opposite outer edge of the second panel; and a third portion formed along the opposite outer edge of the second panel.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first panel, the second panel, and the third portion is made of strong sturdy plastic material.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first panel, the second panel, and the third portion is made of wood.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the third portion has substantially a cylindrical shape.
 5. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the third portion is internally hollow.
 6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the third portion has substantially a polyhedron shape.
 7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the third portion is internally hollow.
 8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the third portion is formed in the shape of a segmented three dimensional structure.
 9. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the segmented three-dimensional structure is substantially cylindrical in shape.
 10. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the segmented three-dimensional structure is internally hollow.
 11. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the segmented three-dimensional structure is substantially polygonal in shape.
 12. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the segmented three-dimensional structure is internally hollow.
 13. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the third portion is internally hollow.
 14. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first panel further comprises: opposing sides of a predetermined depth; the depth of each opposing side tapers downward from a distal point from the opposite outer edge to the opposite outer edge.
 15. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first panel, the second panel, and the third portion made is made of metal.
 16. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first and second panel has a rectangular shape.
 17. A foot tent bedding apparatus for use with a bed having at least a mattress, the apparatus comprising: a first panel defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge; the first panel extending laterally outward to a predetermined distance from the inner edge to the opposite outer edge, the opposite edge of the first panel adapted to slide underneath the mattress at the foot of the bed, first panel is tapered downward from a predetermined distance from a distal point from the opposite outer edge to the opposite outer edge; a second panel defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge, the inner edge of the second panel forming substantially a right angle with the inner edge of the first panel, the second panel extending upward to a predetermined distance above the height of the mattress of the opposite outer edge of the second panel; and a cylindrical shape third portion formed along the opposite outer edge of the second panel.
 18. A foot tent bedding apparatus for use with a bed having a mattress overlying a spring, the apparatus comprising: a first panel defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge; the first panel extending laterally outward to a predetermined distance from the inner edge to the opposite outer edge, the opposite edge of the first panel adapted to slide underneath the spring at the foot of the bed, first panel is tapered downward from a predetermined distance from a distal point from the opposite outer edge to the opposite outer edge; a second panel defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge, the inner edge of the second panel forming substantially a right angle with the inner edge of the first panel, the second panel extending upward to a predetermined distance above the height of the spring of the opposite outer edge of the second panel; and a cylindrical shape third portion formed along the opposite outer edge of the second panel. 